Upcoming Events

Wed 12 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

In this one-day training, you will learn how to create efficient audit programs, develop targeted audit plans, conduct product audits, and evaluate product quality with an appropriate defect classification. The documented results of an audit form the basis for the continuous improvement of product quality.

Thu 13 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

Measurement System Analysis, (MSA), is a method for gaining an understanding of the variation present in measuring systems. It is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation, when a high level of confidence is required for the measurement of product characteristics.

Thu 13 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 12:30 PM GMT (4 hours)

This training will provide you with a compact overview of the contents, objectives and application of VDA Volume 6.3. It is an introduction to quality management and VDA 6.3, discussing the structure of VDA Volume 6.3, areas of application and introductory insights into audit implementation. This course is ideally if you are just starting your VDA 6.3 journey.

Mon 17 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

The VDA 6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes in connection with planning and manufacturing of a product.

Tue 18 Nov 2025 - Wed 19 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (2 days)

In order to ensure a high quality of the audit activities in companies and the entire supply chain, auditors need to have the appropriate competence in relation to the respective methods.

Thu 20 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

Production Part Approval Process, (PPAP), is a method of demonstrating a product or process is production ready. The method was developed by the North American Automotive Industry and is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

Mon 24 Nov 2025 - Fri 28 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (5 days)

This 5 day AS9145 Practitioner course will provide all delegates with an in-depth understanding at practitioner level of the AS9145 standard. It will provide all delegates with an in-depth understanding of the advantages and expected benefits of using the APQP and PPAP processes from planning, product design and development through to process design, validation and on-going production.

Tue 25 Nov 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

Material Requirement Planning (MRP) is a vital component in the supply chain. It acts as the systematic bridge between master planning, purchasing and production. MRP helps determine requirements and maintain priorities.

Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Tue 2 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (2 days)

The IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Training is a participative course and is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion.

Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Fri 5 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (5 days)

This participative course is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion. Delegates are evaluated through a proctored knowledge and application exam at the end of the course. The practical emphasis of this course and high tutor to delegate contact provides a unique opportunity for a substantial degree of individual guidance and training.

Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Thu 4 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (4 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3.

Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Fri 5 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (5 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Thu 4 Dec 2025

03:30 PM GMT - 09:30 PM GMT (4 days)

This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145. As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.

Mon 8 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

APQP and Control Plan is module one of the Core Tools Certification Training programme. This module can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the full Core Tools Certification Training.

Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Fri 12 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (5 days)

The Core Tools Certification Training (APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP) is a 5 day course covering all the core tools using a "learn by doing" teaching approach. After short teach points delegates practice the use of the tools using case studies and delegate exercises. Delegates passing the application exam at the end of the course receive certification from the SMMT IATF approved oversight office in the UK.

Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Tue 9 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (2 days)

Every organisation within the automotive supply chain is obligated to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. The aim of this two-day qualification is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily practice.

Tue 9 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, (FMEA), is an analytical method to ensure potential problems have been considered, assessed for risk and actioned as part of both product and process design. It provides a record of an organisations collective knowledge about products and processes. It is widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation. This course is based on the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook.

Wed 10 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

Statistical Process Control, (SPC), is a method for gaining an understanding of the types of variation within a process and hence guide actions to either control or reduce this variation. It is used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

Wed 10 Dec 2025 - Thu 11 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (2 days)

VDA 2 is the German automotive industry equivalent of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Thu 11 Dec 2025

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

Measurement System Analysis, (MSA), is a method for gaining an understanding of the variation present in measuring systems. It is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation, when a high level of confidence is required for the measurement of product characteristics.